Elements of Architectural working drawing

A complete architectural working drawing of a house generally includes the following:

1. Architectural sheets
a. Sheet # 1 - Title page and index (Exterior perspective, site development plan or plot plan, and vicinity map or location plan is
often included in the plan).
PERSPECTIVE is the view as seen by the eyes or it shows the appearance of the finished building. This drawing represents the
actual form of the proposed building.
SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN is the outline and measurements ofthe proposed building and its placement on the property. it shows
the position and the location of the building withproperty line, setbacks, approaches, grade contours, landscape and other
pertinent data in relation to the site.
LOCATION PLAN is the top view of the site or lot where the proposed house will be built. It shows the position of the house inside
the lot, the number of the adjacent lots, streets or lanes before or beside the lot, and the North sign.
Title Page and Index generally includes title block, table of contents, labels, and the name of the duly licensed and
registered Geodetic Engineer who approves the lot survey plans.
Title Block in House Plan
The title block in house plans includes the following information:
1. Owner’s name

2. Location or address of the proposed house

3. Lot and block numbers

4. Signature of architect or civil engineer who approves the plan

5. Draftsman’s name or initials

6. Date when plan was drawn or completed

7. Scale as shown (See title block in sheet #1)

b. Sheet # 2 – Floor plan, of a 2 Storey House. It includes the Ground
Floor Plan and Second Floor Plan) with complete Elevation.
FLOOR PLAN is the top view of the floor area of a house.
ELEVATIONis the front or side view of a building. It shows the design of the house, height dimension, materials
finish and complete information on specification.

c. Sheet # 3 - Sections, Roof Plan, and Reflected Ceiling Light

SECTION is the view showing the inside part of the building

either in cross- section or longitudinal section.

ROOF PLAN is one showing the outline of the roof and the major object lines indicating ridges, valleys, hips, and openings.
REFLECTED CEILING PLAN is the complete plan design of house ceiling.
BALUSTER DETAIL is the detail of the vertical railing along a staircase or balcony railing.

d. Sheet # 4 - Doors and Windows Schedule, Detail of kitchen, and

Detail of Toilet and Bath
 DOORS and WINDOWS SCHEDULE is a complete specification of doors and windows in terms of width, height, types, materials
and quantity.
KITCHEN DETAIL is a drawing of kitchen floor plan with complete specifications.
TOILET and BATH DETAIL is a drawing of toilet and the floor plan that shows complete features of toilet and bath.
2. Structural Sheet
a. Sheet # 5 - Foundation plan, Roof Framing Plan, Truss Detail, and Column/Footing/Beam Schedules
FOUNDATION PLAN a structural excavation plan of footings and walls of a building.

ROOF FRAMING PLAN a structural framing plan of the roof plan with complete specification.

TRUSS DETAIL a complete structural detail of a common or typical truss of a building.

COLUMN/FOOTING/BEAM SCHEDULE a complete specification of column, footings, and beam in terms of sizes, materials and
quantity.

b. Sheet # 6 - Detail of Footings, Construction Notes and General Notes

FOOTINGS a part of foundation directly supporting the column or post of a house. A detail drawing of building footings with
specific .requirements.

CONSTRUCTION NOTES a sub-complete detail of wall footings, lintels, beams, and other required structural features to present
in the plan. GENERAL NOTES a complete specification and legend of structural features presented in the plan
3. Plumbing Plan/Layout

a. Sheet # 7 - Water and Sewage System Plan

Plumbing Plan is the complete drawing detail of water and sewage distribution.
Water System Plan is the drawing of flow of water in the house from main water source.
Sewage System Plan is the drawing flow of sewage from the house to main canal and septic tank.

Sheet # 8 - Storm Drainage System, and Septic Tank Detail

Storm Drainage System shows the flow of water waste from the lavatory, floor drain, and downspout from roof to storm drainage.
Septic Tank it is the depository of human excreta and a drainage reservoir for all washing done in the kitchen and bathroom. The main
section of septic tank is the digestive chamber and the leaching well.

4. Electrical Plan

Sheet # 9 - Lighting layout, Power and Auxiliary layout, Location plan, Panel board Detail, Load Schedules and
Specifications .
Electrical Plan a plan consists of lighting plan, power layout and specification details of the house.
Lighting layout an electrical plan that shows the flow of house lightings.
Power & auxiliary layout an electrical plan that shows the flow of convenience outlet and other auxiliary outlet in the floor plan.